KPDN COLLABORATES WITH MGA UNDER THE THEMATIC SALES INITIATIVE FOR A SPECIFIC SEGMENT (GOLD INDUSTRY) – KBBM

PENANG, Friday, 9 May 2025 – The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has established a strategic collaboration with the Malaysia Gold Association (MGA) for a special segment (Gold Industry) under the Buy Malaysian Products Campaign (KBBM), themed "A Tradition of Craftsmanship, A Future of Excellence."

The launch of this initiative was officiated by YBhg. Dato' Rohaizi Bahari, Senior Director of the Trade, Distribution, and Business Sector, KPDN, during the Malaysia Gold & Jewellery Trade Exhibition held at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre, Penang.

KPDN is responsible for regulating the prices and supply of goods through various legal instruments, including the Consumer Protection Act 1999, the Trademarks Act 2019, the Weights and Measures Act 1972, and other relevant laws.

Regular monitoring activities are carried out to ensure all gold products are accurately labeled and correctly weighed. Industry players must comply with karat verification, clear price tagging, and proper display of measurements.

Also present at the event were YAB Chow Kon Yeow, Chief Minister of Penang; YBrs. En. Adiratno Che Ani, Director of the Business Development Division; along with senior officials from the ministry and related agencies.